Qatar, Doha - The Pearl-Qatar, the most glamorous address in the Middle East, was the proud sponsor of the first Time Out Doha Awards, held at the W Hotel. The Time Out Doha Awards is unique in that it provides a definitive categorization of Qatar's wide dining scene. Trophies were awarded to a cross section of restaurants, which included various top restaurant names in as many as 18 categories; 7 categories in regional cuisine and 11 themed categories. Fadi El Kik, Head of Business Development at UDC commented "The Pearl-Qatar continues to enthusiastically support diverse local initiatives. Our support for the Time Out Doha awards shows that a new standard in excellence has been set in Qatar's fine dining scene through these restaurants that have truly distinguished themselves."
Three restaurants at The Pearl-Qatar won 4 top awards - including the prestigious Restaurant of the Year award - in various categories:
· Pampano 'Coastal Latin cuisine': Restaurant of the year award; Best Seafood award
· Tse Yang 'Chinese cuisine': Best Newcomer award
· Bice 'Italian cuisine': Best Romantic award
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About Hospitality Development Company (HDC):
HDC (Hospitality Development Company) builds partnerships with leading and promising hospitality brands, with developments first in Qatar and then throughout the Middle East and the North Africa region. The company plays a strategic role in extending UDC's relationship to the end consumer and is set to contribute in making The Pearl-Qatar one of the most exclusive, fashionable and sophisticated destinations in the world
HDC has already formed strategic exclusive partnerships with a number of reputed brands to include Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar ,MEGU, Pampano (New York), Burj Al Hamam, La Tabkha (Beirut ), Liza and Tse Yang (Paris). Discussions are underway with many more to add to the HDC portfolio.
On the Hotels and Resorts front, HDC will own and is in advanced stages of design for three luxury boutique hotel properties, ideally located on The Pearl-Qatar. The world famous Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts will operate the first Nikki Beach Hotel in the region and is set to start construction in 2011.
During 2011, HDC will continue to develop its human resources program and operating processes. HDC will generate growth through the development of existing brand relationships, the establishment of new partnerships and ventures into strategic acquisitions to achieve a non-organic growth and investment diversification.
The Hospitality Development Company (HDC) is wholly owned by United Development Company (UDC).
About The Pearl-Qatar
The Pearl-Qatar is a unique and innovative urban development in Doha, Qatar. A masterpiece of private and modern living on an island spanning over 4 million square-meters of land, The Pearl-Qatar offers a tailored range of residential solutions to meet the highest of standards available in the Gulf. Furthermore The Pearl-Qatar plays host to the latest retail and hospitality offerings from the world's leading brands and restaurants.
Developed by United Development Company (UDC), the island is located 350 meters offshore of Doha's prestigious West Bay District and is one of the largest real-estate developments in the Gulf.
UDC Marketing & Communications
corporatecommunications@udcqatar.com
© Press Release 2011
